Under 15s Head Coach

To lead, manage and deliver the Academy Coaching Curriculum within the Youth Development Phase (U15 age group), ensuring the highest standards of player development, performance and welfare in line with the Club's academy methodology.

• Devise and deliver sessions to the U15's within the Youth Development Phase in line with the Academy Methodology
• Support the U15/16 Day Release Programme and Full Time Training model delivery
• Be responsible for match day preparation and performance for the U15's
• Plan the selection of squads and travel on foreign tours as required, providing pastoral care that adheres to Academy guidelines/policies
• Plan U15 player audit meetings in a multi-disciplinary approach to provide a staff update on mid-season and end of season progress.
• Conduct and compile Individual Learning Plans for all players in the U15's in line with the Premier League rules (Every six weeks)
• Conduct mid-season and end of season Player/Parent meetings
• Provide on an individual basis the appropriate support for all players to ensure they gain the appropriate challenge during their U15 season
• Establish relationships with players and parents of the U15's in line with Academy Policies, and manage age group specific communication via Club issued devices
• Work closely with Academy Medical, Sports Science, Analysis, Education, Player Care/Safeguarding, Operations and Kit staff regarding the player's holistic programme and needs
• Liaise with Academy Recruitment team regarding potential trialist/signings
• Embody the Academy Methodology and apply to all aspects of interactions with Academy Stakeholders (players, parents & colleagues)
• Maintain mandatory CPD record, including Club issue DBS check (every three years), UEFA Licence (15 hours of the appropriate level CPD every three years), FA Youth Award, FA Safeguarding Children Workshop (every three years), relevant FA Emergency First Aid qualification as per Premier League rules (currently EFAiF - every three years)
• Liaise with the Head of Coach Development to support individual needs around self-development
• Ensure the U15's KitMan data entry (both for training sessions and matches) is accurate and up-to-date to support the players development journey
• To support our Elite Development Centre programme as well as area best events when required
• Liaise with the U14 Head coach in regard to standout players and provide appropriate challenge when required
• Support with U14 end of season Retain/Release decisions and have a well formed opinion on all players

Essential

Desirable

• FA Advanced Youth Award
• Relevant undergraduate degree
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team

• Good organisational and personal management skills
• Proficient IT skills (specifically Word and Excel)
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to deal with day to day issues on own initiative
• Effective time management
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Experience of working with children (12-16 year-olds)
• Experience of working to deadlines in a high-pressure environment

• Thinks ahead, generates innovative ideas
• Values and respects others, builds relationships, collaborates well in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Gets things done, delivers to highest of standards, takes responsibility
• Flexibility and availability at weekends and school holidays
• Authenticity and integrity
• Be a role model in Spurs Way behaviours

Safeguarding is fundamental to the success in all that we do. The Club follows a Safer Recruitment process for all roles. Successful candidates are to be reminded they would be subject to proportionate background, DBS and reference checks as required for this role.

We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, gender, race, or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process to support candidates with disabilities or specific needs. Please let us know if you require any adjustments so that we can ensure you have a fair and positive experience.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications or due to business needs, so early applications are encouraged.